Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 February 1905 — THE CHRYSANTHEMUM. [ARTICLE]

THE CHRYSANTHEMUM.

Tlie tirst chrysanthemum show was held In Norwich, England, In 1829. The Philadelphia Horticultural society held the lirst chrysanthemum show In the United States in ISB3. The tirst chrysanthemums brought to Europe were taken from China by skippers of the tea trading ships. After the chrysanthemum is potted leave It for a little time in the shade. Then give it all the sun that is possible. The chrysanthemum was introduced into England 200 years ago from China. It was grown first in Holland after Its emigration. The chrysanthemum Is one of the easiest of garden flowers to grow, but it needs careful tending after It is brought Into the house In pots when the frost comes.